Therapy? Counseling?

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I'm in my second year of a specialized major which is not psyche related. My therapist keeps saying that I should go to grad school and that they need more empathetic people like me in the feild. If I transferred to psychology, it would be something I'm not used to and it would probably set me back further time-wise. My main area of interest would be helping people with cognitive function issues manage school.

I'm still not sure I want to do this. It sounds stressful, but it might actually give me better pay than becoming a cosmetologist or working in some media related business. All I know is I want to do something health/science/public affairs, but I'm nervous that it would be too high stress. I feel like on one hand, having suffered from a chronic MI I have more of an understanding of it, and where people come from...on the other hand, those situations of being around psychotic people would probably be too much.

I would like to become a therapist, but I want to be realistic. I am not really sure what my disorder is called right now but I know what it's like. I think I met settle for something more in the humanities/arts department.

 

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Do you have a specific question?

 

[cate25]

Had you considered a career in psychology before your therapist suggested it? Psychology is a extremely varied field, so I'm sure you would be able to find something that suits your needs, wants, interests, etc. Therapy is only one of the many options, and I'm sure you can find less stressful job options that don't involve you being around people with mental disorders. If it is really what you want, setting yourself back a while will be worth it. I am currently a year behind because I went into psychology, and I don't regret a thing. But don't just consider it because someone said you would be good at it, or that you will make a lot of money. Make sure it is something that is right for you. Maybe try to get some volunteer experience, or take a few courses on it? That might help you get a feel for what you would be getting into.

If you have a specific question, though that might make it easier for people to help you. 🙂